Theories of Intelligence:

1.Fluid vs. Crystallized- A.) Fluid intelligence is our ability to solve abstract problems and pick up new information and skills; decreases with age B.) Crystallized intelligence involves using knowledge accumulated over time may increase with age

2.Charles Spearman A.)Spearman said that Intelligence can be expressed as a single factor.B.) Used factor analysis i. conclusion (1) s- specific abilities that people regard as different types of intelligence(2) g- general. underlies every s

6. Robert Sternberga. Sternberg’s triarchic theoryi. three types of intelligenceii. componential/analytic intelligence(1) ability to compare and contrast, explain, and analyzeiii. experimental/creative intelligence(1) ability to use knowledge and experiences in new, innovative waysiv. contextual/practical intelligence(1) street smarts(2) ability to apply what you know to real world situations